wrongheaded (Meaning)

Wordnet

wrongheaded (s)

obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion

Webster

wrongheaded (a.)

Wrong in opinion or principle; having a perverse understanding; perverse.

Synonyms & Antonyms of wrongheaded

wrongheaded Sentence Examples

  1. The company's marketing strategy was wrongheaded, ultimately leading to its downfall.
  2. Emily's belief that she could become a professional athlete overnight was wrongheaded and naive.
  3. The government's wrongheaded policy resulted in increased poverty and social unrest.
  4. James's wrongheaded decision to abandon his studies had severe consequences for his future.
  5. The wrongheaded assumption that all criminals are inherently evil hinders effective rehabilitation efforts.
  6. The wrongheaded idea that punishment is the only way to deter crime is both ineffective and inhumane.
  7. The wrongheaded focus on GDP growth as the sole measure of economic success ignores important social and environmental factors.
  8. Sarah's wrongheaded belief that she was smarter than everyone else led to her downfall.
  9. The wrongheaded policies of the previous administration have had a lasting negative impact on the country.
  10. The wrongheaded notion that climate change is a hoax is endangering our planet and future generations.

FAQs About the word wrongheaded

obstinately perverse in judgment or opinionWrong in opinion or principle; having a perverse understanding; perverse.

resistant, stubborn,rebellious, defiant, rebel, contrary, willful, rigid, adamant, uncontrollable

agreeable, behaved, amiable, acquiescent,cooperative, deferential, behaved, cooperative, amiable, acquiescent

The company's marketing strategy was wrongheaded, ultimately leading to its downfall.

Emily's belief that she could become a professional athlete overnight was wrongheaded and naive.

The government's wrongheaded policy resulted in increased poverty and social unrest.

James's wrongheaded decision to abandon his studies had severe consequences for his future.